If you are not from Wisconsin, you may not think there is very much to do there. Locals, however, will quickly dissuade you of that notion! There are a plethora of awesome little places to explore throughout the state. One such place is the town of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. With an interesting history that has informed the town’s current culture, along with some very distinctive natural topography, there is no shortage of interesting things to do and see in Mount Horeb! The town is definitely worth checking out.

Mount Horeb’s Norwegian roots can still be felt today. From the architecture to the town’s mascot, Scandinavian culture is never far away. In fact, Mount Horeb is known as the troll capital of the world.
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The gift store Open House Imports has tons of these creatures on display. You can take your very own troll home with you.
Open House Imports/Facebook.com
These mythical creatures feature heavily in Norwegian folklore. They are said to be slightly smaller than a human, are fairly ugly, stout, and have tails.
Trolls can be found all over in Mount Horeb. The Grumpy Troll offers delicious food and a fun ambiance. Be sure to try some traditional Wisconsin fare – a Friday fish fry.
The Grumpy Troll/Facebook.com

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If outdoor exploring is up your alley, Mount Horeb will not disappoint. It is located in what is known as the Driftless Area, which is so named due to its unique geography.
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This area was missed by glacial deposits (or drifts) during the last ice age. This led to some very interesting landscape features, including deep river valleys, steep hills, and spring-fed waterfalls.
You can check out more of the topography at Tyrol Basin. Here you can ski during the colder months (which is…most of them, in Wisconsin).
Tyrol Basin Parks/Facebook.com
Finally, after a long day of exploring, you can retreat to this quaint and rustic artist’s cottage.
Nina/Airbnb.com
The views are immaculate!
Nina/Airbnb.com

 

What do you think? Are you ready to spend a relaxing and fun weekend exploring the troll capital of the world? If you are looking for more small towns to see in Wisconsin, check out this list of teeny towns to explore!

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